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fended off

VERB

keep at bay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert avoid deflect rebuff rebut reject repel repulse resist spurn ward off

WEAK

beat off drive back hold at bay keep at a distance keep at arm's length keep off parry rebuke refuse snub stave off turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve attract want welcome

WEAK

let in

Example Sentences

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They fended off competition from fellow finalists, sibling side Harrison and Katie from Manchester, daughter-and-dad duo Molly and Andrew from Maghera, Northern Ireland, and English in-laws Mark and Margo.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

As I fended off allegations of greatness, Yang deadpanned: “Chicken is 75% luck. The tile gods were on your side.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It fended off competition from Death Stranding 2, Nintendo platformer Donkey Kong Bananza, indie games Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2, and medieval adventure Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to claim the top prize.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

She fended off deportation proceedings and went to work at the family gift store in Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

“It was a warbler,” Cassiopeia muttered to Beowulf as she fended off Alexander with her abacus.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood